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Honda CB650R customs from Europe

CB650R Customs

Honda Motor Europe was planning on showcasing ten of the best European dealer- built custom CB650Rs from France, Spain and Portugal at the Wheels & Waves festival in Biarritz, France from June 30th to July 4th. Despite the show being cancelled, we can still bring you a selection of the machines here.


CB650R AKIRA

Builder: Hakuba Motor, Santander, Spain

“If there is a word that defines our concept then it is kaizen.”

From the Japanese Kaizen (meaning ‘to improve’), Hakuba Motor’s sleek CB650R Akira reflects the never-ending quest for improvements, no matter how small. The classic single seat unit is a one-off carbon-fibre creation, topped with a nubuck leather seat. CBR650R clip-on handlebars bolt straight on and the electronics are now sited in their own compartment under the seat. A titanium Arrow muffler underlines the minimalist ethos.


CB650R CAFÉ RACER

Builder: Blanmoto Honda, Girona, Spain

“A celebration of our custom dreams, and of a business founded in 1928.”

Blanmoto have gone down a ‘steam punk meets café racer’ route with their CB650R. And while its look is completely transformed, many of the parts used are from ‘mainstream’ suppliers such as Puig, PSR, Givi and Rizoma. Naturally, detail custom fabrication abounds: the seat has been modified and re-upholstered (alongside upholstered side covers) and there are new side-scoops manufactured from 1.5mm aluminium sheet.


CB650R FENIX

Builder: Mototrofa Honda, Trofa, Portugal

“The name was obvious to us as, in 2019, our workshop was completely destroyed…”

As an emblem of renewal, the CB650R Fenix is a special symbol for the entire Mototrofa team, whose dealership has risen again from the ashes of a devastating fire. And while looking totally modern it also makes use of past Honda models. The single-sided swingarm and rear wheel are from a VFR750F, the front wheel from a CBR900RR FireBlade. Custom parts include the seat and rear cowl and the ‘93’ paint scheme (by Nexx Helmets) both pays homage to the incredible Marc Marquez and marks the year Mototrofa was founded.


CB650R WHITE EDITION

Builder: 3C Motos, Anglet, France

“It’s family. To mirror the beautiful CB1000R Black Edition we have its little sister – the CB650R White Edition!”

The 3C Motos’ CB650R White Edition was conceived by 3C Motos in Biarritz to complement their moody ‘Black Edition’ CB1000R of 2019. Its paint – using matt white and varying shades of gloss white – adds texture and depth, and crowns the muscular depth of the jet-black engine and wheels. A CB1000R front master cylinder clamps neatly to the handlebar and Dunlop Sportsmart TT tyres finish the subtle – yet aggressive – look.


CB650R BMX

Builder: Werther, Nice, France

“Fun and stylish, just like doing a wheelie on a BMX bike.”

There’s more than a hint of BMX stunt bike on the Werther machine. The gloss black paint pops eyeballs, as do black forks, gold engine cases and wheels. And not to forget the whitewall tyres. For a bike built to perform, a shorter final drive gear ratio (plus black/gold chain, naturally) makes for instant acceleration, with a full Akrapovič exhaust system adding to the engine’s performance. An NMB Design seat, adjustable levers and grips, plus Puig gold bar ends and black footrests stand out, while smoked varnish on the front/rear lights and indicators are more subtle details.


CB650R KarbOne EDITION

Builder: AZ Moto, Rouen, France

“A homage to the spirit of a famous and legendary model – the Honda CB750 Four K0.”

The bike that started it all for the modern era of motorcycling, the four-cylinder CB750 ‘K0’ stunned the world in 1969, and AZ Motos CB650R KarbOne, with its metallic gold paint, pays deep respect to its illustrious forbear. SEB Auto Shop are responsible for the bespoke carbon fibre parts like the rear seat unit and headlight surround; the stunning black rims (with chromed spokes) are supplied by Evo-X Racing and wear Dunlop Mutant tyres. Black Topema epoxy paint covers the engine, handlebars, rear shock and cam cover while all the finishing parts are readily available from the likes of Puig and Chaft.


CB650R FLAT TRACKER

Builder: ADN Motos, Cognac, France

“In the spirit of vintage flat track and supermotard here is our little gem.”

Flat track DNA runs through ADN Motos’ CB650R and they’re rightly proud of it. Choice parts include a remote licence plate holder with integrated brake light and indicators, black and red Kineo spoked rims and Acerbis hand guards. The evocative nose cone and rear seat are custom fabrications while the yellow-tinted headlight glass adds a vintage feel. A twin-muffler titanium Arrow full exhaust system adds satisfactory bark and bite while Dunlop Mutant tyres have the look of cut slicks.


CB650R FOUR Limited Edition

Builder: Espace Motos, Angers, France

“Neo Sports Café rides with the legendary CB750 Four”

For Espace Motos, the legend of the CB750 Four lives on in the spirit of the Neo Sports Café family, led by the CB1000R and hugely popular CB650R. To respect the legend they added a raised, flatter brown leather seat and for the paint chose green with gold pinstriping, plus an ‘80s Honda logo. The paint also extends to the headlight surround, front mudguard, rear scoops and spring. Vintage-style bar-end mirrors, black footpegs and scrambler tyres complete the makeover.

Source: MCNews.com.au

A pair of Honda CMX1100 Customs with distinctly different focuses

Honda CMX1100 Customs

Celebrating the dual personality of the CMX1100, the new big sibling to the CMX500, we showcase two radical builds by French custom house ‘FCR Original’.

The CMX ‘Sport’ and CMX ‘Bobber’ have been designed to appeal to different sensibilities, but both clearly show the custom potential of the CMX1100 Rebel that is hiding just under the skin.

CMX SPORT

Honda CMX1100 Custom Sport

FCR Original wanted to highlight the practical and playful side of the CMX1100, but make it more sporty, muscular and aggressive.

Honda CMX1100 Custom Sport

They were also inspired by the chiseled covers of the DCT.

Honda CMX1100 Custom Sport

After roughing out sketches of the finished bike, the team went to work.

Honda CMX1100 Custom Sport

A swingarm modification allowed fitment of a pair of black Öhlins rear shocks, as well as 17-inch CB500F rear wheel and Dunlop D212 190/55-ZR17 tyre.

Honda CMX1100 Custom Sport

The front mud-guard is scratch-built and 25mm lower; oversize handlebars add leverage while the speedo has been moved to the top yoke.

Honda CMX1100 Custom Sport

The bodywork is result of a complete 3D scan and consists of custom polyester-carbon fuel tank (with aluminium filler) and rear seat unit with LED lighting and Alcantara seat.

Honda CMX1100 Custom Sport

Hand-built footrests add a racing feel while the red/black paint and detailing pays subtle homage to classic Honda imagery. The engine is stock, but breathes through an FCR Original stainless steel exhaust.

CMX BOBBER

Honda CMX1100 Custom Bobber

Inspired by the ‘elemental’ design of the CMX1100 Rebel, this interpretation has a more custom feel, pushing it even further toward the bobber style.

Honda CMX1100 Custom Bobber

The swingarm and suspension are stock, but lowered 25 mm at the front while custom-built black-spoke wheels wear fat Bridgestone tyres.

Honda CMX1100 Custom Bobber

Building on the bobber vibe are aluminium handlebars, leather seat with perforated leather ribbing, simple aluminium front mudguard (with Mirrachrome finish) and painted headlight surround.

Honda CMX1100 Custom Bobber

Mini-Bates FCR Original LED indicators tuck neatly away and like the CMX Sport a 3D scan produced the custom polyester-carbon fuel tank – with Mirrachrome/blue satin finish – and aluminium filler.

Honda CMX1100 Custom Bobber

A ceramic-coated FCR Original exhaust is the finishing touch.

Honda CMX1100 Custom Bobber

Source: MCNews.com.au